OSC Seeds Beans Pencil Pod Black Wax

Approximately 80-100 seeds/pkt (4-5 seeds/gram)

A highly dependable and prolific producer since 1900, Pencil Pod Black Wax Yellow Bush Bean is a proven favourite. This vigorous and stocky heirloom variety yields an abundance of fleshy, light yellow pods that are tender, stringless, and delicious. An excellent, multi-use bean for both home and market gardeners alike.

• Type: Heirloom Vegetable, Bush Bean
• Height: 40-50 cm
• Pod Size: 12-15 cm long, fleshy, light yellow
• Features: Prolific producer; tender, stringless pods; highly dependable.

Beans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so sow seeds only after the soil has warmed to at least 16°C.

Planting: Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep and 8 cm apart in rows spaced 45 to 70 cm apart. For a continuous harvest, make successive sowings every 10 days until mid-July.

Care: Keep the soil evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and starting to produce pods. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote excessive foliage. To reduce the risk of disease, avoid disturbing the plants when leaves are damp. Germination occurs in approximately 8 days.

The Pencil Pod Black Wax is a true workhorse in the garden. Its vigorous, stocky plants are exceptionally productive, providing a continuous and bountiful harvest. The tender, stringless, light yellow pods are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal, fresh from the vine. As an heirloom variety that has been trusted for over a century, you can be confident in its proven performance and depend on a rewarding crop all season long.